just watched the first episode of the new season (under the dome), wasn’t impressed and gonna watch the rest while I’m on holiday. Do you guys think it’s gonna be picked up for another season with those numbers?

I think the ratings are fine for a summer show but CBS probably has higher expectations because of the cost of everything. So far, the ratings have been dropping each week. At this rate, it will be only 3 million weekly viewers and there is no way that CBS would renew it with such declining ratings.

Most concerning is that production on Under the Dome Season 2 is complete, several cast members have mentioned a short while back. Which means, and let’s be honest here, they likely weren’t planning on it ending this season when writing the stories. So unless this show is renewed(Which is unlikely with these numbers), it’ll be another cliffhanger end I bet.

.I wish the PTB would learn that Summer is opportunity to provide good content with limited run. Under the Dome was mean to be a 1 Season wonder. Now that it’s a series, you can see that it’s not very good. Haven’t watched last night’s ep yet but am not excited about it. Zero Hour last year was really good and if it had been “hyped” as a limited run, I think that it could have had great ratings and it left the door open for another story after it ended if the fans wanted it. TV Fans want great stories told well. Not mediocre stories poorly told and dragged out. Under the Dome beginning to resemble soap operas which have dropped like flies the past few years. Just a thought

Actually, it was originally reported that it would be a 13 episode special. I would have been on board with that, and stuck with it to get some King and a good summer thrill. But not the terrible stuff they’ve put out so far — even if Mike Vogel is absolutely gorgeous.

It was more a case of some fans, and websites not understanding. CBS had always planned for it to span multiple seasons should it rate well enough, and the fact it was renewed by Episode 6 of Season 1 should tell you everything.

I just started watching Under the Dome the other day and am a few episodes away from the s1 finale. Trying to hold off a bit so the first six or so of s2 will be available by the time I’m done.

Any chance of this getting a third and final season? It’s a very flawed show but there’s something that keeps me intrigued and I’d like to see CBS actually resolve one it’s very rare genre shows. Although thinking on all their shows of the past 15 years can’t think of a single sci fi show of theirs that got a real finale.

Agreed! I’m hoping Under the Dome continues to decline so it will be cancelled. I’m watching because my husband still loves it and I like Stephen King but man, is it getting bad!
I hope Mistresses will get better ratings. Love that show!